Stanley Adams
Stanley Adams (August 14, 1907 – January 27, 1994) was an American lyricist and songwriter. He wrote the English lyrics for the song "What a Diff'rence a Day Makes" (song written by the Mexican composer María Grever in 1934) and the English lyrics for "La Cucaracha." Adams was the president of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) between 1953 and 1956, and again from 1959 until 1980.
Stanley Adams
- Name
- Stanley Adams
- Born
- 14 August 1907
- Birthplace
- Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States
- Died
- 28 January 1994
- Place of death
- Manhasset, New York, United States
- Occupation
- Lyricist, songwriter
- Nationality
- United States
- Education
- New York University
- Known for
- What a Diff'rence a Day Makes!
- Languages
- English
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Stanley Adams (August 14, 1907 – January 27, 1994) was an American lyricist and songwriter. He wrote the English lyrics for the song "What a Diff'rence a Day Makes" (song written by the Mexican composer María Grever in 1934) and the English lyrics for "La Cucaracha." Adams was the president of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) between 1953 and 1956, and again from 1959 until 1980.
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Stanley Adams (1907–1994) was a composer, lyricist and songwriter, of American nationality. The composer was born in Manhattan and died in Long Island.
Stanley Adams was educated at New York University. The composer was a member of American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers.
Among the works is What a Diff'rence a Day Makes!. Languages used include English.
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• Name — Stanley Adams • Born — 14 August 1907 • Birthplace — Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States • Died — 28 January 1994 • Place of death — Manhasset, New York, United States • Occupation — Lyricist, songwriter • Honors — Songwriters Hall of Fame
Biography
Biography
Born in Manhattan, New York, Adams attended New York University where he earned a law degree in 1929. He was still at law school when he became a songwriter; his first song – "Rollin' Down the River" – written in collaboration with Fats Waller, became a hit after being recorded by Guy Lombardo. Adams also wrote lyrics to songs by Hoagy Carmichael, Ray Henderson, Victor Herbert, Oscar Levant, Sigmund Romberg and Max Steiner, and contributed songs to several Hollywood and Broadway musicals. Adams died in Manhasset, New York, from cancer, at the age of 86.
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Recognition
In 1988, Adams was awarded the Board of Directors Award at the Songwriters Hall of Fame. He also served on the boards of many charitable organizations including the Musicians Aid Society, the National Cultural Center, Music for the Blind, the American Federation of Musicians, the National Music Council, and the Music Commission of New York.
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1907
Stanley Adams was born on 14 August 1907.
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Stanley Adams died on 27 January 1994.
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- 1.Marquis Who's Who. Who Was Who in America, 1993-1996, vol. 11. 2. 1996. 0837902258.
- 2.Published: January 28, 1994. Stanley Adams, 86, Ex-Ascap President. New York Times. 1994-01-28.
- 3.David A Jasen, Gene Jones, Spreadin' Rhythm Around: Black Popular Songwriters 1880-1930: Black Popular Songwriters, 1880–1930, Routledge, 2011, p. 397.
- 4.Songwriters Hall of Fame. 1988 Award and Induction Ceremony. 1987-01-01.
- 5."Notable Songwriters: Stanley Adams", Songwriters Hall of Fame.
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